JLPT N1

~nuite

This is a way to express 'minus' or 'except for' some specific noun.

Formation

Explanation

The grammar point Noun + ぬいて is used when you want to exclude a certain noun from the whole or mention something about everything else except for a specific noun. It's usually translated in English as 'minus' or 'except for'.

Example sentences

  • We were able to gather everyone except for him.

    Watashitachi wa, kare nuite zen'in ga atsumaru koto ga dekimashita.

  • Everything at this restaurant is delicious except for the kids' menu.

    Kono resutoran wa okosama menyuu o nuite subete ga oishii.

  • Today's work was busy except for the lunch break.

    Kyou no shigoto wa hiruyasumi o nuite isogashikatta.

  • He works every day except for the holidays.

    Kyuuka no hi o nuite, mainichi kare wa hatarakimasu.